St. Marys, GA · Camden County
New Construction Packet (Building from Ground Up)
The full new-construction permit packet for the City of St. Marys, including an Authorized Permit Agent form and homeowner affidavit that require notarization.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Property owners and contractors building a new residential or commercial structure in St. Marys from the ground up must submit this comprehensive packet covering building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and low-voltage permits. It includes an Authorized Permit Agent form and a homeowner affidavit confirming licensing and ownership details, both of which must be sworn before a notary as part of the submission.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents applying for a new-construction building permit in St. Marys.
Why it needs a notary
The packet's authorized-agent and homeowner affidavit pages contain jurat language requiring the signer to appear before a notary and be sworn.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the New Construction Packet PDF from the City of St. Marys Building Department.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit Pages
Fill in contractor licensing, ownership, and agent authorization details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign the affidavit and authorization pages live with the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized packet to the St. Marys Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Marys. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the St. Marys new construction packet need a notary?
- Yes, the Authorized Permit Agent form and homeowner affidavit within the packet must be signed under oath before a notary.
- Who needs the Authorized Permit Agent form?
- Anyone other than the licensed contractor or property owner who will sign and pick up permits on their behalf.
- How do I notarize these forms online?
- Complete the relevant affidavit pages, then sign them live on video with a remote online notary before submitting the full packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire 25-page packet?
- No, only the specific affidavit and authorization pages require notarization; check with the city if unsure which pages apply to your project.